1st attempt at making sinkers

[Splash]

great thread guys keep it going!

[rando]

I haven't poured lead , but Ive poured bronze ( lots of it) & as has been said a sprue or vent hole, helps the mould fill quickly, a good sized sump at the top of the pour hole lets you get plenty of metal into the mould quickly. Pour as quick as you can, that is dont try and run it in , dump it in (carefully)If you keep the sump full you get a good pour. Make sure the melt is real hot. And as has been said be very careful of the fumes .

A word of warning. I was in a workshop pouring bronze into a sand mould when the pour back fired. Gas in the mould could not escape and came back up the pour hole showering liquid metal everywhere(like a volcano). I dont know if this is possible to happen in a metal mould but if it is ,,, you can see where Im going.
So,,, fire fighting equipment close to hand and a means of burn treatment(cold water) ready for that unforeseen circumstance.
By the way no-one got hurt, but the undies needed changing after the fires were extinguished.
Cheers
rando

[fish_outta_water]

hi mate
everyones tips are on the money , just a few safety tips for ya , have as much extraction as you can get , use a low heat if ya gotta use gas (to avoid vaporisation) , and dont let yer house mates catch you destroying their pans and melting little holes in the kitchen lino

[jman2016]

ALWAYS HAVE A FAN BLOWING THE FUMES AWAY, LEAD POISONING IS ACCUMULATIVE AND DANGEROUS. Once the body gets traces of lead in its system you will have it for life, the body does not excrete lead in any way or form.

Do not underestimate the poisoning factor of lead. i knew a man who died of lead poisoning.

Use a mask. Always have a fan sucking and/or blowing and preferably do it outside. Safety first, always.